Yella Beezy Found Guilty of Capital Murder in MO3’s Killing

Yella Beezy wearing a black jacket with his hand against his face

A Dallas County jury convicted the rapper six years to the day after MO3 was shot on a Dallas freeway. The Associated Press reported that he was sentenced to life without parole.

Bright Light Entertainment News · November 11, 2026

November 2020 | The shooting

Melvin Noble, the Dallas rapper known as MO3, was driving on Interstate 35 in south Dallas on Nov. 11, 2020, when a gunman pulled alongside him, authorities said. Noble got out of his car and tried to escape on foot. He was shot and later died at a hospital. A bystander was also shot and survived. Noble was 28 and known for his “Errybody” remix with Boosie Badazz. Associated Press

MO3 wearing a black polo shirt and chains at an event

September 2026 | The gunman’s conviction

A Dallas County jury found Kewon White guilty of capital murder for fatally shooting Noble. White received a life sentence without parole. Prosecutors pursued a separate case against Markies Conway, the Dallas rapper known as Yella Beezy. FOX 4 Dallas–Fort Worth · Associated Press

MO3 in a colorful jacket against a pink backdrop

October–November 2026 | The case against Yella Beezy

Conway pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors argued that a feud between the rappers led Conway to pay White $40,000 to carry out the killing. In closing arguments, Conway’s defense told jurors the state’s case rested on speculation and urged them to acquit him. CBS Texas · Associated Press

November 11, 2026 | The verdict and sentence

A Dallas County jury unanimously convicted Conway of capital murder on Wednesday, exactly six years after Noble was killed. CBS Texas confirmed the verdict, and the Associated Press reported that Conway was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. CBS Texas · Associated Press

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What happens next

A third defendant, Devin Brown, faces a separate capital murder charge. CBS Texas reports that Brown is awaiting trial. He is presumed innocent. Whether Conway will appeal remains unconfirmed. Dallas County lists Conway’s case as F2500154. CBS Texas · Dallas County trial calendar

Read Bright Light’s earlier coverage of the trial.

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